Weekly alcohol consumption of less than 14 units per week does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of abnormal liver blood tests. Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects a person’s joints, causing pain and disability. It can also affect internal organs. Rheumatoid arthritis is more common in older […]
Month: September 2017
Chondroitin sulfate works as well as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for relieving the pain of knee osteoarthritis
Chondroitin sulfate works as well as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for relieving the pain of knee osteoarthritis Pharmaceutical-grade chondriotin sulfate 4&6 should be considered a first-line treatment for people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Introduction Osteoarthritis is a common condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful, particularly in the morning. It is caused […]
Health inequity for people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) before and after diagnosis
People with psoriatic arthritis have healthcare costs, lower income, higher unemployment rates, higher risk for disability pension and more comorbidities than the general population. Introduction Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects a person’s joints, causing pain and disability. The disease often causes swelling of the fingers and toes, mainly because of joint […]
